Collection: Black Tea

Black tea generally prefers hot water, but it's worth taking a closer look at the variety and leaf grade. As a starting point:
• Many black teas have a temperature in the range of 90–100 °C,
• Finer leaves and very rich teas (e.g., Special Golden Black) benefit from slightly shorter steeping times, resulting in more sweetness and less astringency.
• Larger leaves or partially oxidized hybrid stems can usually tolerate longer draws for greater depth.

On each product page, you'll find a specific brewing guide for Western infusion and, in some cases, Gongfu style. Basic rules, which you can briefly outline on the category page:
• Pour off completely so the tea doesn't continue to steep
• If the cup is too bitter or dry → shorten the brewing time or slightly lower the temperature
• If the tea seems too weak → extend the steeping time slightly or use a little more tea leaves

This keeps black tea clear, structured and pleasant – without heaviness or bitterness.